District 4 Updates by the
Honorable Sally A. Heyman
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Legislation
At the December 1, 2021, Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, I sponsored Resolution R-1188-21. The adopted Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to urge the National Fire Protection Association to amend its standards (1851 and 1852) to align the service life of Fire Protection clothing with technical specifications and integrity, not manufacturer dates, to determine capacity of the equipment to protect firefighters during its intended use. The item also allows surplus equipment to be donated to fire departments in USA.
Project
“Pickleball coming to Haulover Park” - Construction for Pickleball Courts at Haulover Park has begun. Located on the bayside of the park, where the tennis courts were previously located, the new courts will be free to the public and targeted to open early 2022. Pickleball courts would add another activity for residents of Miami-Dade County to enjoy at Haulover Park, which currently has a marina, dog park, skate park and pump track.
Mom and Pop Small Business Grant
Small business owners in Miami-Dade County's District 4 can apply for up to a $5,000 grant from Commissioner Sally Heyman's annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applications are available through Feb. 18 online.
Completed applications will be accepted Jan. 31 through noon, Feb. 18, and can be emailed to district4@miamidade.gov, mailed or hand-delivered to the District Office, 1380 NE Miami Gardens Drive, Suite 282, Miami, FL 33179 (hand-delivered ONLY on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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Mom and Pop grant applications available
to District 12 small business owners
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Miami-Dade County small business owners in Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz’s district (District 12) can now apply for $2,500 in grants from Miami-Dade County’s Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program, which can be used to purchase supplies, business equipment, liability insurance, renovations, work vehicle, security system, lease or mortgage for commercial space, advertising, marketing, and professional services, like accounting, seminars, and events.
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Commissioner Jean Monestime accepting applications for Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program |
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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime is now accepting applications for the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. This is for small owned and operated businesses located within District 2. Businesses must be for-profit and a physical address is required. Home-based businesses are eligible to apply. Up to $10,000 will be available per business.
These applications are available through Jan. 31, 2022. Eligible business owners may pick up applications at Commissioner Monestime’s district office, 915 NE 125th St., Ste. 2A, Miami FL 33161. Applications may also be picked up at Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA), located at the Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Social-Economic Institute, 5120 NW 24th Ave., Miami, FL 33142.
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County Commission Holiday Luncheon
held on December 13th
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Staff from the Office of Community Advocacy with County Commission Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz |
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Domestic Violence Oversight Board
Intimate Partner Violence Study
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In 2019, the Domestic Violence Oversight Board (DVOB) recommended, and the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved an Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Study for Miami-Dade County. The DVOB is deeply grateful for the BCC’s steady support of the DVOB’s work and recommendations. This comprehensive study will look at the current coordinated community response to Domestic Violence and IPV in our county. |
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2022 Women's Hall of Fame |
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The Commission for Women is excited that Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz has created the Miami-Dade Women’s Hall of Fame with the support of the entire Board of County Commissioners. This Hall of Fame is modeled after the FL Women’s Hall of Fame and will be used to honor the many women (living and passed) who have shaped our County into the community it is today. Every year, nominations for additions to the Hall of Fame will open in January and the chosen nominees will be memorialized in the Hall of Fame.
Please submit your nominations for the 2022 Women’s Hall of Fame by February 14th.
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Miami-Dade CRB Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Committee addresses
the rise of Anti-Semitism
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The Miami Dade Community Relations Board (CRB) held its monthly Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Committee meeting at the Miami Shores Police Department to address the Anti-Semitic Flyers found in Jewish communities and the rise of Anti-Semitism, recent shootings in Miami-Dade, recent police involved Incidents, and an update from MLK Weekend. The next committee meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2022. |
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"Breaking The Cycle"
MLK Bike Ride
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On Saturday, January 15, Breaking the Cycle, in partnership with the CRB, Miami-Dade Police Department, and other police departments hosted the 2nd Annual One Miami Bike Ride celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Bike Ride is an effort to build upon established police-community relations. |
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Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is just around the corner. This year Chinese New Year falls on February 1, 2022, beginning the Year of the Tiger. So, what does the tiger mean? The Chinese Zodiac dates back to the Qin Dynasty over 2000 years ago and is rooted in a system of zoolatry (or animal worship). As the legend goes, the Jade Emperor challenged all the animals in the Kingdom to a “Great Race.” Whoever arrived at his palace first would win his favor. The Tiger was sure that he had the race in the bag, but ended up placing third after the cunning Rat and workhorse Ox snuck in ahead of him. Thus, Tigers are extremely competitive people, known for their courage and ambition. Tigers are ambitious but they’re also extremely generous, with a drive to help others. Tigers want to win but are also always seeking justice.
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South Dade Black History Center hosts
"Basel South Black Art Show"
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Staff of the South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board and
the Office of Community Advocacy
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The South Dade Black History Center held the opening reception for its “Basel South Black Art Show” on December 2, 2021. The show ran through the weekend of December 2-4 and featured an array of art from several African American artists. The South Dade Black History Center is located at the Larcenia J. Bullard Plaza, 14508 Lincoln Blvd., Miami, FL 33176. More shows are in store for 2022. |
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Miami-Dade County Interfaith Advisory Board condemns the hostage incident in
Colleyville, Texas
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The Miami-Dade County Interfaith Advisory Board (IAB) held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 18, 2022. The Board discussed the unfortunate hostage incident that occurred in Texas on Saturday, Jan. 15 and offers the following statement:
The Miami-Dade Interfaith Advisory Board (IAB) strongly condemns the recent hostage take-over at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Our freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America is violated and rendered insecure, especially for minority and vulnerable religious groups, when hate crimes occur in the sanctity of a House of Worship. There is no freedom when our places of worship are unsafe or when fear hinders a sacred religious gathering. We must remain vigilant in protecting this sacred freedom for all, not just some citizens of our great democracy. Let us all work together to lift, love, and respect our religious differences to build a more just and loving world, restoring safety and sanctity to our sacred spaces and streets of our community.
The IAB was created by ordinance in 2020 to provide faith-based, religious, and spiritual leaders an opportunity to discuss countless matters collegially through interfaith dialogue, as well as to voice relevant concerns to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.
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Non-profit grants available from the
Miami Foundation
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The Miami Foundation is launching its annual Community Grants program, its largest application-based grant program for nonprofits working throughout Miami-Dade County. The Foundation will be funding in the following six categories in 2022: Access to Health and Wellness; Economic Stability; Inclusion of People with Diverse Abilities; Inspiring Arts and Culture; Sustainable Environment; and Thriving Youth and Families. The maximum grant award is $30,000 and the application deadline is February 24, 2022.
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Miami-Dade County monitoring COVID-19 |
Miami-Dade County officials continue to work with local, state, and federal agencies to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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For more information and updates on COVID-19, visit the following sites:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
or call (305) 614 -2014
Miami-Dade County Updates Regarding Coronavirus:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Testing Locations and Information:
Miami-Dade County #WeCanWeWill public education campaign:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Relief and Assistance:
United Way of Miami-Dade COVID-19 Resource Center:
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Updates:
CDC COVID-19 Information:
Get help paying your light bill:
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COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
BOARD MEETINGS UPDATES
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**There are several vacancies on the following Advisory Boards. If you are interested in serving on one of our boards, contact the respective board Program Director listed below. |
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Chairperson: Dr. Li Gurau
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 6 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
18th Floor Conference Room
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Chairperson: Pierre Rutledge
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: Monica Interian
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
County Commission Chambers
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Chairperson: John Quick, Esq.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: Miguel A. De Grandy, Esq.
TBA
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Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-500-1119 |
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Chairperson: Paul Hunt
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
Conference Room 18-2
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Miami-Dade County has the largest population in the State of Florida of individuals 60+ years old. With a County population that totals 2.7 million, more than 435,000 of the total population is made up of those 62+. On May 1, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 18-49 creating the Miami-Dade County Elder Affairs Advisory Board.
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Report elder abuse at 1-800-962-2873 |
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Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) |
Chairperson: Dr. Raul Moncarz
TBA
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Chairperson: Jose Diaz
TBA
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Chairperson: Pastor Juan Barek
Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
18th Floor Conference Room
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Chairperson: Aiyana Angeni Gonzalez
Thursday, February 2, 2022 at 3 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
County Commission Chambers
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South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board |
Welcoming our new advisory board to the Advocacy family! More information will be provided soon. Feel free to email Ms. Diara Zeigler if you have any questions regarding this board.
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Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street Suite 1034
Miami, Florida 33128
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Sincerely,
Laura Morilla, Executive Director
Office of Community Advocacy
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Office of Community Advocacy
| 305.375.5730 | laura.morilla@miamidade.gov | www.miamidade.gov/advocacy/home.asp
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